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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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Dracaena 'Colorama'
$28.00
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Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
Dracaena 'Colorama'
A dracaena with colorful, variegated leaves. It is one of the easiest indoor plants.
How to care for Dracaena Colorama
- Light: bright, indirect light. It tolerates low light, but too much direct sun scorches the leaves.
- Water: water moderately and regularly, letting the top of the soil dry between waterings. Inconsistent watering browns the leaf edges.
- Water quality: dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and chlorine. Let tap water stand for several days before use, or use filtered water.
- Trimming: trim brown tips back to healthy tissue.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dracaena plant? A common houseplant with strap or spiral leaves, grown for its foliage.How to take care of a dracaena plant? Bright indirect light, water when the top of the soil dries, and use water that has stood for several days.
How to prune a dracaena plant? Trim brown tips back to healthy tissue. Old, leggy stems can be cut back.
Read the full dracaena care guide.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
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